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Hapoel Petah Tikva Keeper Omer Katz Stays Despite Maccabi Haifa Interest
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First reported by Walla · Jul 30, 2026
What happened
Omer Katz will remain with Hapoel Petah Tikva despite reportedly agreeing to terms with Maccabi Haifa, who now lack a confirmed backup goalkeeper due to Omri Glazer's injury.
- 01Omer Katz agreed personal terms with Maccabi Haifa but will stay at Hapoel Petah Tikva.
- 02Hapoel Petah Tikva denies any transfer negotiations and refuses to release Katz.
- 03Katz remains under contract with Hapoel Petah Tikva with no plans for transfer.
- 04Maccabi Haifa currently has no confirmed second goalkeeper.
- 05Omri Glazer, Maccabi Haifa's backup, will miss at least three weeks due to injury.
- 06Coach Barak Bachar still lacks a reliable backup goalkeeper for the season start.
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Full coverage · 3 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
N12Center · HebrewJul 31, 2026
Hapoel Petah Tikva Keeper Omer Katz Stays Despite Maccabi Haifa Interest
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 31, 2026
Hapoel Petah Tikva Keeper Omer Katz Stays Despite Maccabi Haifa Interest
N12Center · HebrewJul 31, 2026
Maccabi Haifa Advances Talks for Goalkeeper Amid Injury to Omri Glazer
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 31, 2026
Hapoel Petah Tikva Goalkeeper Omer Katz Agrees to Join Maccabi Haifa Amid Club Resistance
N12Center · HebrewJul 31, 2026
Hapoel Petah Tikva Goalkeeper Omer Katz Seeks Move to Maccabi Haifa Amid Coach's Opposition
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Hapoel Petah Tikva Eyes Goalkeeper Niv Eliasi If Omer Katz Joins Maccabi Haifa
N12Center · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Hapoel Petah Tikva Eyes Goalkeeper Niv Eliasi If Omer Katz Transfers to Maccabi Haifa
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